Daggers announce retained list

Luke Howell of Dagenham and Redbridge and David Fitzpatrick of Macclesfield Town during Macclesfield Town vs Dagenham & Redbridge, Vanarama National League Football at the Moss Rose Stadium on 28th April 2018 (pic David Simpson/TGS Photo)

Goalkeeper Mark Cousins and long-serving midfielder Luke Howell head the list of players released by Dagenham & Redbridge at the end of the season, with five players being let go by the Victoria Road club.

Cousins received last season’s Dagger of the Year award and has made more than 100 appearances for the club.

Long-serving midfielder Howell leaves the club after spending two stints at the club and between the pair have amassed over 300 appearances for the Essex club.

Other players who will not be staying at the club past the summer include Jake Howells, Jordy Mongoy, and Bondz N’Gala has had his contract cancelled by mutual consent.

Also, moving on is striker Mason Bloomfield, who will be joining Championship outfit Norwich City after a deal was agreed for the striker to join the club earlier in the campaign.

The club have also exercised their option to retain the services of Liam Gordon, Luke Pennell and Tyrique Hyde for a further year, and Academy Scholar, Elliot Bonds, has been offered the chance to sign a contract as a professional.